Fun Toddler Activities Near Columbia, SC

Live near Columbia, SC, and looking for something fun to do with your toddler? This page is for you and will be updated regularly.

Library Lovers:

  • Storytime at Richland Main or Richland Ballentine on Saturdays at 10AM (Ballentine also has storytime at 10AM on Thursdays)

Workshop Wonders:

  • Lowes:
    • April 18th: Terrarium
    • May 16th: Garden Basket
    • June 13th: Trophy Cup
    • July 11th: Mini Toy Box
    • Sept. 12th: Haunted House
    • Oct. 10th: Firefighting Plane
    • Nov. 14th: Holiday Engine
    • Dec 12th: Holiday Trolley Car
    • Jan 16th: Winter Play Lodge
  • Home Depot:
    • April 4: Farm Planter
    • May 2: Keepsake Box
    • June 6: Goalie Game
    • July 4: Go Kart
    • August 1: Rocket Game
    • September 5: School Bus Organizer
    • October 3: Witch Candy Box
    • November 7 & November 21: Dump Truck and Christmas Car
    • December 5: Holiday Train
    • January 2, 2027: Claw Machine

Trails to try:

  1. Harbison Duck Pond Loop
  2. Harbison State Forest
  3. Riverwalk
  4. Three Rivers Greenway
  5. Trails at Crooked Creek Park in Chapin, SC

Museums:

  1. EdVenture Children’s Museum
  2. SC State Museum

Other Fun Events or Places to Check Out:

  1. Children’s Marionette Theatre (We have taken our 2yr old to 2 shows here now, and he has loved them both!)
  2. Music Class at Horse Crossing Farm in Lexington, SC